Wow! Great storytelling. I was only able to find 5/8 items (Maybe I'm just bad) and the teddybear at the swings didn't despawn when picked up. I agree with the previous comment that voiceactors would be a great addition to this game! Also, I don't know what kind of vibe you are going for but it would be interesting if there were some disruptive elements along the way. Maybe a big flock of birds in the sky flying by and making loud sounds. Or a deer jumping past you or making some kind of call in the distance. Or maybe the leafblower runs out of battery so you need to go switch it out. Stuff that interferes with the leafblowing and storytelling basically! I think this could turn out as a beautiful little game with an important story that could touch many hearts.
Thanks!